PHILADELPHIA – United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Aaron Michael McComsey, 44, of Perkasie, Pennsylvania, was arrested today and charged by indictment with two counts of threatening to assault, murder, or kidnap a federal official.The indictment alleges that, on or about August 4, 2026, the defendant knowingly threatened to assault and murder a member of the United States Congress, with the intent to impede, intimidate, and interfere with the congressional representative while the representative was engaged in the performance of official duties, and with the intent to retaliate against the member of Congress on account of the member’s performance of official duties.As alleged in the indictment, McComsey sent emails to the federal official’s office, stating: “Aetna dropped me. Medicare doesn't cover drugs. And medicaid is refusing to pay. I go into withdrawal in 36 hours. After that time, [the official] is no more on this earth. Fix this or he goes bye bye forever.”; and “Just tell [the official] I want 6000 dollars for this month's medication costs. He's a millionaire. Let his ass pay for it. I'm so done. That man is finished.”; and “Can't wait for the next eagle scout graduation. That's his end.”; and “I'm coming over there soon if this isn't resolved.”If convicted, the defendant faces a maximum possible sentence of 12 years in prison.This case was investigated by the United States Capitol Police and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Joseph LaBar. The U.S. Attorney’s Office thanks the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office, under the leadership of District Attorney Joe Khan, for its assistance with this case.The charges and allegations contained in the indictment are merely accusations. Every defendant is presumed to be innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Source: U.S. Department of Justice